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PREVENTING A BED BUG INFESTATION | Healthyback.com

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BELTSVILLE, MD, 6/28/2011 - Infestations of bed bugs are on the rise across the USA, hitching rides on the back of growing global travelers across borders and from cities to less populated areas. The issue has become serious, according to May Berenbaum, head of the entomology department at the University of Illinois, who says bedbugs have been found in all 50 states, as well as Guam, Puerto Rico and American Samoa (1).

Bed bug related calls to pest control operators are escalating at a fantastic rate, and their inconspicuousness and ability to survive have allowed them to infiltrate anywhere from bedrooms to movie theatres to buses. Infestations occur regardless of economic status, they not only attack the poor but are common among the middle class and wealthy.

While the problem continues to grow, it is becoming increasingly difficult to effectively deal with bed bug infestations. Since these critters have been around for so long, many have evolved a resistance to most pesticides. In addition, there are only a few viable chemical alternatives available, says Michael F. Potter, professor of entomology at the University of Kentucky, and these must be used with caution to avoid problems such as those associated with DDT (2).

Since its so difficult to combat these bugs, experts recommend taking precautions to avoid being invaded by them in the first place. Joe Graedon, a pharmacologist, and Teresa Graedon, an expert in medical anthropology and nutrition, provide some tips to help protect yourself from having unwanted roommates:

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Alabama Bed Bug Law – ColeRepair.com

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Alabama Bed Bug Law Chapter 420-3-11 Construction, Maintenance, and Operation of Hotels 420-3-11-12 Insect and Rodent Control (1) General - Effective measures intended to minimize the presence of rodents, flies, cockroaches and other insects on the premises shall be utilized. The premises shall be kept in such condition as to prevent the harborage or feeding of insects or rodents. Openings to the outside shall be protected from rodents and insects by tight-fitting, self-closing doors, closed windows, screening, controlled air-currents or other means. Screening material shall be not less than sixteen mesh to the inch, tight-fitting and free of breaks.

(2) Infestations - Guest rooms and other areas of the hotel found to be infested with rodents and/or insects, including but not limited to cockroaches, BED BUGS , fleas, lice or mites, shall be subject to immediate closure until treatment of the room or area has been deemed effective in elimination of the vermin. The Health officer shall declare the problem abated before the room or area is reopened to guests.

(3) Premises - Immediate surroundings and premises shall be kept clean and free from rank growth of vegetation, discarded materials and insanitary nuisances.

(4) Garbage and Refuge -- Each guest room and vanity area shall be provided with garbage containers. All containers used in guest rooms, vanities, bathrooms, lobbies, hallways and public assembly rooms shall be constructed of durable materials that do not leak or absorb liquids. These containers shall be kept clean and in good repair. Garbage containers and single liners shall be provided in kitchenette areas

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